2021 Virtual Programs

Please scroll to read more about our Arts Academy classes in Art, Dance and Theater; our Music Lessons;
and ​our Conservatory Classes.
For more information about Art, Dance and Theater classes & Conservatory - Please call Gabie Allen at (203) 508-0388
For more information about our Music Lesssons - Please call Jonathan French at (203) 243-3961

All Art, Dance and Theater Classes for children ages 3 - 12 are $10 per week for each 8 Week Class

Private Music Lessons are $22 per week for 8 weeks. Scholarships are Available.

Teen Art, Dance, Theater and Jazz Ensemble Classes are Free.

Arts Academy
Children 3 - 12 years old
​Artistic Director Gabie French Allen

Saturday Programs

Art
Class Description:
These courses will provide students ages 4 to 12 years old the opportunity to explore the world of the visual arts. Beginning level classes will introduce students to the world of the visual arts through fun projects. Intermediate classes will build upon the skills students developed in beginning classes to develop new techniques through a variety of media: paint, pencil, clay, etc. 
Instructor: Luisa Guzman
Class Times: 
  • 12:30 pm for ages 9-12
  • 1:30 pm for ages 6-8
  • 2:30 pm for ages 4-5

Ballet I

​Class Description:
A beginners level class that introduces the student to the elementary positions of classical ballet, designed to develop awareness of alignment, basic ballet vocabulary & technique. Get ready to learn the foundation behind becoming a great ballerina or dancer!​
​Instructor: Rhamzi Burke
Class Times: 
  • 11:30 am for ages 9-12
  • 12:30 pm for ages 6-8
Creative Movement
Class Description:
This class will combine genres of dance to develop your child’s coordination, as well as their understanding of dance concepts, rhythms, and terminology. Genres covered include modern, hip-hop, creative movement, and other styles from around the world! Creative Movement will ensure that you have a well-rounded young dancer.​
Instructor: Gabie Allen
Class Time: 
  • 12:30 pm for age 3
First Company 
Class Description:
An introductory class for young children, 4 and 5 years old, interested in discovering the world of dance. The class is uniquely structured for young children, with fun activities and an engaging teaching style. Students will engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory ballet steps. Dance genres covered include ballet, jazz, and lyrical.
Instructor: Masem Enyong
Class Time: 
  • 1:30 pm for ages 4-5
Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance refers to street dance styles that are commonly executed and performed to Hip Hop music or that have evolved out of Hip Hop culture. The purpose and focus of this class will be to build a solid foundation, necessary to properly execute popular dance moves and original choreography. Warm up includes isolations, hard-hitting exercises, and a breakdown of the highly energetic routine to build stamina and musicality.
Instructor: Tyler Brown
Class Time: 
  • 11:30 am for ages 6-8
  • 2:30 pm for ages 9-12
Theater
Class Description: 
These courses will provide students ages 4 to 12 years old the opportunity to explore the world of theater. Students will learn about acting techniques, improvisation, memorizing lines, voice projection, and characterization.
Instructor: Rasheem Brown
Class Times: 
  • 12:30 pm for ages 4-5
  • 1:30 pm for ages 9-12
  • 2:30 pm for ages 6-8

Wednesday Programs

Afro Beat 
Class Description:
In this class you will learn new Afrobeat steps that will incorporate fun, active footwork, along with high energy rhythms. A range of urban African dances will be covered on a weekly basis including Azonto, Coupé Decalé, Kuduro, Ndombolo and Afro House.
Come join us and have fun while learning the latest afrobeat dance moves.
Instructor: Masem Enyong
Class Times: 
  • 3:30 pm for grades K-5 
  • 4:30 pm for grades 6-8
  • 5:30 pm for grades 9-12

Thursday Programs 

Lyrical & Lyrical II 
Lyrical dance is a dance style that incorporates various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance. Lyrical dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their dance expression and to be able to portray a vast range of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment.
Instructor: Rhamzi Burke
Class Times: 
  • Lyrical I : 5:30 pm for ages 6-8
  • Lyrical II: 6:30 pm for ages 9-12

Music School 
Children 5 and up / Adults 
Artistic Director Jonathan French

Private music lessons provide students with one-on-one, focused instruction on the instrument of your choice. Voice lessons are also offered. Lessons will be scheduled for a day and time that is agreeable to both student and instructor. Scholarships are avaialble. Please contact Jonathan to find out your amount of scholarship you can receive! 
Class Times:
Flexible day and time

Full Cost is $22 for each Weekly Lesson for 8 weeks - 
Scholarships Are Available

Conservatory
Free Classes for teens ages 13 - 18 
​Artistic Director Luisa Guzman 

Please register here for Conservatory

The Conservatory program is for teens that are serious about the visual arts, media, music, theater, and dance. Open to all youth ages 13 to 18 in Bridgeport or who attend a Bridgeport school, this program provides intermediate and advanced instruction in various arts disciplines to help participants develop and increase their skills and discover new talents. Students who successfully complete this program provide themselves with the greatest probability of being accepted into the summer paid internship program and qualifying for increased wages.
Class Time(s):
​Classes Available (Schedule Will Be Posted Shortly)
  • Visual Arts
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Acting/ Theater
  • Dance Ensemble